Alien RFID Goes The Distance For Racetimer

The accuracy and reliability of the timing system used in competitive sporting events such as marathons and bike races can make or break an event. Each athlete has to be assigned—and wear—a unique and unobtrusive identifier tag that tracks their progress and doesn't in any way hinder their race results. The timing system has to handle high densities of runners that may cross the finish line only split seconds apart and produce instant results. And event organizers expect a system that is cost-effective and failsafe. Submitted by Alien Technology